ACE ACE - Personal Trainer Nutrition and Weight Management

Question 1

How many calories are in one gram of dietary fat?

Accepted Answer

9 calories

Answer

Fat provides 9 calories per gram, making it the most calorie-dense macronutrient.

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Carbohydrates, stored as glycogen, are the primary and preferred energy source during high-intensity anaerobic exercise.

Question 3

What BMI range is classified as 'overweight' according to standard guidelines?

Accepted Answer

25.0–29.9

Answer

A BMI of 25.0–29.9 is classified as overweight according to the World Health Organization and CDC guidelines.

Question 4

What is the term for the minimum number of calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions at rest?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate

Answer

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) represents the energy required to sustain essential bodily functions while at complete rest.

Question 5

How many calories per week must be reduced (through diet and/or exercise) to lose approximately one pound of body fat?

Accepted Answer

3,500 calories

Answer

One pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories, so a weekly deficit of 3,500 calories equates to roughly one pound of fat loss.

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